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Terms and Conditions

  • This document sets out the contractual terms upon which the Surveyor will advise the client by means of a written report as to his/her opinion of the visible condition and state of repair of the property with regards to damp issues. Our inspection will be restricted to those locations as specifically indicated by you The inspection will be limited to those areas that are accessible and available at the time of the survey. Reports are prepared based on visual evidence or information supplied by the client. The surveyor cannot inspect parts of the property that are covered, unexposed or inaccessible at the time of the inspection and as such we cannot give assurance that any such areas are free from infestation, fungal decay or damp related issues. Out-buildings and external joinery are excluded from the survey. All surveys carried out by are of a nondestructive nature unless specifically stated otherwise. The report will be based on the visible evidence available at the time of the survey and any readings that can be taken electronically from the existing surface of the internal structural walls and accessible structural timber surfaces. A range of equipment will be used to carry out the survey, such as an electronic hygrometer, electronic damp meter, infra-red thermometer and thermal imaging camera. If you require a more detailed inspection involving evasive / destructive testing, please confirm this in writing to our office. Additional fees will be applicable and an indication of those fees will be made available on request.We will not be responsible for any damage or disturbance which may occur as the result of invasive testing. Where areas of the property are concealed by carpets, furniture, stored goods etc. it will not be possible to comment upon the condition of timbers which are inaccessible. The survey report is confidential and provided for the sole use of our client. No responsibility will be accepted in relations to third parties, howsoever involved. A person who is not party to this agreement shall not have any rights under or in conjunction with it by virtue of the contracts (rights of third parties} Act 1999.

  • Property Address

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Clients Instruction

  • What type of survey has the client requested

  • Please give a description of the damp issues at the property being experienced by the client

Surveying Cymru

Conditions

  • Weather Conditions:

  • Temperature

  • Orientation

Property Description

  • Property Type

  • Property Build

  • Property Age

  • Amount of Extensions Added

  • Extension 1 Build

  • Extension 2 Build

  • Extension 3 Build

  • Extension 4 Build

  • Are the property walls insulated

  • If yes what insulation is installed

  • Does the property have sufficient loft insulation installed

  • If no please explain

Lifestyle

  • How many adults live at the property

  • How many children live at the property

  • How many large dogs live at the property

  • Does the proprty have a fully functioning A rated central heating system

  • If No Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Does the property have fully functioning radiators with TRV's

  • If No Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is a tumble dryer used at the property

  • If yes how many times per week

  • Does the tumble dryer extract to the outside

  • Are items only dried outside or at another location

  • Does the toilet area have a functional extractor fan

  • Does the bathroom have a functioning extractor fan

  • Does the kitchen have a functioning extractor fan

  • Is there adequate ventilation at the property

  • If no please explain

External Inspection

  • External Wall Condition

  • If Poor Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • What DPC is Present

  • Is The DPC in Good working Condition

  • If the DPC is not in Good Working Order Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is there any Existing External Cracking

  • If Yes What is the Possible Cause? Please Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any Signs of a Leaking roof slates/tiles or defective flashing?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Any Gutters / Down-Pipes – Blocked/Missing/Leaking or displaced?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of Any Blocked drains?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there Signs of any Leaking Overflows?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of Defective pointing?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of Perished/Spalled Masonry?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of Cracked/Hollow or Defective External Render?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of The External render bridging The DPC?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs of Defective Coating or External Insulation Boards

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There Signs Tyrolean/Paint?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • What form of glazing does the property have

  • If other please explain and provide photographic evidence

  • Are there Signs of Defective or Missing seals around doors/windows?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is there any form of ventilation present

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any defective or inadequate drip grooves to window cills?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are There any abutting structure/walls?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any high external ground levels/paths/soil/pavements?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is the sub floor ventilation adequate or is extra needed?

  • If extra sub floor ventilation is needed please explain

  • Is there vegetation causing problems visible?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are the chimney stacks/flashing's in good state of repair

  • If no please take photographic evidence and explain

Additional Information

  • Please provide any additional information

Internal Inspection

  • Are there any restrictions on the conducting the survey ie dry lining, panelling, tiles, baths, units, insulation?

  • Please Explain if Yes

  • Are there any signs of penetrating damp from external defects?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any signs of penetrating damp from varying internal floor levels?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any signs of penetrating damp from chimney stacks/flues?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any signs of condensation/mould

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is the Internal wall plaster bridging the skirting

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there signs or evidence of rising dampness

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is there existing plaster on the old chimney breast

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there any non permeable wall coatings (Artex)

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there solid floors membranes evident

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • What are the condition of the wall/floor joints

  • If poor please explain and provide photographic evidence

  • Is there evidence of decayed skirting door casing items?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there suspended timber floor

  • If yes, what is the condition of the joist ends?

  • If poor please explain and provide photographic eveidence

  • Are there signs of Dry Rot

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there signs of Wet Rot?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Are there signs of insect infestation?

  • If Yes, Please Explain and Provide Photographic Evidence

  • Is the loft space accessible

  • If no please provide photographic evidence

  • Are there any signs of condensation/damp in the loft space

  • If yes please explain

  • Is the loft space roof in good condition

  • If the loft space roof is in poor condition please explain and provide photographic evidence

  • Is there sufficient ventilation in the loft space

  • If no please explain

  • Are the roof and ceiling joists in good condition

  • If poor please explain and provide photographic evidence

  • Is there evidence of protected species or rodents in the loft

  • If yes please explain

  • Does the loft space have boarding or partial boarding laid down

  • If yes please explain

Surveying Tools

  • Has a hygrometer and infra red thermometer been used

  • If yes what were your findings

  • Has a dampometer been used

  • If yes what were your findings

  • Has thermal imaging been used

  • If yes what was your findings

Additional Information

  • Please provide any additional information

Findings & Recommendations

  • Please explain your findings & Recommendations of the damp survey

Intrusive External Wall Survey

  • What is the purpose of the intrusive external wall survey

  • Wall Construction

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey front elevation

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey rear elevation

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey right elevation

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey left elevation

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 1

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 2

  • Borescope Photos of intrusive survey extension 3

  • What are your findings and recommendations

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